Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
1000 Block Main Street
November 25, 2017
1. 1000 Block Main Street Marker
Dodd's Rooming House, 1927, once stood on the site of Charles McTire's Beauty School. J.B. Kelly, Dentist, and C.B. Durham, MD, had offices upstairs in the rooming house. During the 50's C.E. Pickett operated a grocery downstairs. Later businesses on the Dodd site were Hooter and Nugent Plumbing, CENLA Gas Corporation and Earl Jones Paints. Next door, Leatherman's Pharmacy was owned and operated by Edwin Leatherman and later by sons E.V., Jr. and David for more than 50 years. O'Neal Brothers Service Station operated from the early 20's to the mid 50's adjacent to the pharmacy.
Erected by City of Pineville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 19.549′ N, 92° 25.856′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 165) north of Valley Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Main Street, Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1101 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1100 Block Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersection of Main and Reagan streets
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2017
2. 1000 Block Main Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2018.
